{"id":850,"date":"2010-01-07T22:55:00","date_gmt":"2010-01-08T03:55:00","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/livinglovingbreathingboys.com\/?p=850"},"modified":"2010-01-07T22:55:00","modified_gmt":"2010-01-08T03:55:00","slug":"here-i-go-again","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"http:\/\/livinglovingbreathingboys.com\/?p=850","title":{"rendered":"Here I Go&#8230; Again."},"content":{"rendered":"<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">It is 10:01 p.m. &nbsp;I am nursing a headache. &nbsp;I seem to have a sinus headache for the past few days. &nbsp;Maybe I am allergic to the mess that is constantly in my house.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Sanj is at the school board meeting. &nbsp;He just keeps going and going. &nbsp;I love him. &nbsp;He is such a sport.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Over the years we have been married, I am always and forever coming up with a new &#8220;scheme.&#8221; &nbsp;I am not really trying to get rich &#8230; &nbsp;I realize I was just trying to find me.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">I have defined myself by being &#8220;mom&#8221; for so long&#8230; and of course that is who I am. &nbsp;It was who I was &#8230; all of me.. for so many years. &nbsp;I loved being mom. &nbsp;Yes, I am still mom&#8230; but you know what I mean, don&#8217;t you?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">I am mom to six dearly loved boys who still are my world&#8230; but they are and continue to take steps away from me for periods of time that force me to seek who I am aside from mom.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">I didn&#8217;t realize how tricky that would be. &nbsp;Many moms know who they are. &nbsp;They are nurses, teachers or busy stay at home moms. &nbsp;<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">For me, staying at home is no longer fun. &nbsp;It means that &nbsp;I am home alone (that is the biggest problem). &nbsp;It means that all the mess is shouting at me. &nbsp;It means laundry could possibly be kept under control. &nbsp;It means groceries and meals could be more organized. &nbsp;Staying at home means housework. &nbsp;I have come to the conclusion that isn&#8217;t my cup of tea. &nbsp;Get ME OUTTA HERE!!!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">So I have been really struggling to find what I am suppose to do&#8230; who am I?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">I thought that the real estate world would be exciting and interesting. &nbsp;But as I approached that world I realized that it really isn&#8217;t conducive to what we want or need as a family. &nbsp;Evening are our busiest time. &nbsp;It is the time everyone needs me to be mom. <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><b><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Real Estate Agent<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">I thought that maybe I would love my own store of cool stuff. &nbsp;But that was very short lived&#8230; as cool as it really does seem&#8230; we really don&#8217;t need to be owner of another business. &nbsp;(I &nbsp;always wanted to pay a cashier! &nbsp;It seems so fun! &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"><b><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Store Owner<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Then there is the idea of me working in the clinic. &nbsp;I get a paycheck&#8230; so I really do have to show up for work. &nbsp;I have done this&#8230; it is all good. &nbsp;I actually really don&#8217;t mind it&#8230; so I am continuing to do it but it isn&#8217;t my heart&#8217;s desire. <\/span><b><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;<\/span><\/b><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"><b><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Working as everyone&#8217;s assistant at the Ear Company &nbsp;<\/span><\/b><\/span><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">&nbsp;&nbsp;( I really am just crossing it off &nbsp;because if I can find my passion and am &nbsp;good at it and make money&#8230; this is will crossed off too&#8230; plus it just looks good!)<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">I had the idea of being a waitress&#8230; I have the experience and love people&#8230; but Sanj couldn&#8217;t see his trophy wife as a waitress. &nbsp;<\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"><b><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Waitress<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">I wanted to be the secretary at the boys school&#8230; Rhema&#8230; how fun that would be!!! (Rena, Kate, don&#8217;t burst my bubble). <\/span><span style=\"text-decoration: line-through;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">R<\/span><b><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">hema&#8217;s Administrative Assistant<\/span><\/b><\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Ok.. I am tired of listing all the things&#8230; but you get the picture, don&#8217; t you?<\/span><\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Just a side bar&#8230; I realize that not every one gets to do their heart&#8217;s desire as a job in the real world. &nbsp;But&#8230; &nbsp;I can seek it out while working&#8230; then it isn&#8217;t hurting anyone&#8230; is it?<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Today while chatting with God in the shower (yes, I do!) I realized that the only thing or person holding me back was me and fear.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">So I made a plan. &nbsp;I went to lunch with my favorite husband and while I let him eat my yummy soup&#8230; told him I had an idea. &nbsp;Here&#8217;s the thing&#8230; I actually heard him sigh and brace himself.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">How I love this man. &nbsp;He knows me so well. &nbsp;He knows well enough to be scared. lol<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">I am going to work on my book. &nbsp;I am going to carve out a time and place and that is going to be me at work. &nbsp;I am going to work! &nbsp;I am so excited. &nbsp;A couple of hours a day&#8230; not allowing for interruptions&#8230; I have to be a strict boss. &nbsp; I am going after my dream job. &nbsp;I have given myself till June to see how it is coming.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">Of course this is where Sanj&#8217;s &#8220;support&#8221; ended. &nbsp;He didn&#8217;t give in to the idea of my needing a writer&#8217;s loft or apartment. &nbsp;He didn&#8217;t see my desperate need for a new computer either. &nbsp;I will work on those two things. &nbsp;But really &#8230; I love this man for supporting me.<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">I am on my way to fulfilling my dream of becoming a best selling author and if it doesn&#8217;t work out&#8230; there is a cashier&#8217;s till waiting for me&#8230; I am sure!<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\">lol<\/span><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><span class=\"Apple-style-span\" style=\"font-size: small;\"><br \/><\/span> <\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div>\n<ul><\/ul>\n<div>\n<div style=\"text-align: justify;\"><span style=\"font-family: 'Helvetica Neue', Arial, Helvetica, sans-serif;\"><br \/><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>It is 10:01 p.m. &nbsp;I am nursing a headache. &nbsp;I seem to have a sinus headache for the past few days. &nbsp;Maybe I am allergic to the mess that is constantly in my house. 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